Sunlight has not always been destructive to our skin. But with the presence of some chemicals in the air such as chlorofluorocarbons and HCFCs, our ozone layer, which is a protective covering of the earth against the sunrays of the sun, is now getting thinner and thinner. As this protective layer becomes more damaged, the harmful ultraviolet rays from the sun are now almost free to pass through the earth's atmosphere.
Given this reason, our skin is now more susceptible to ultraviolet rays, which could cause skin impurities and even cancer, as posted by the Cancer Council. The increasing number of people with skin cancer says it all. Just in the US alone, 9,500 cases of skin cancer are reported by the American Academy of Dermatology every day.
To fight skin cancer, one can cover their skin with a protective cream, lotion, or facial moisturizers that have high sun protection factor or SPF on it. But before applying these products on your skin, there is but one thing you have to know-the most sensitive part of the skin where it is crucial not to miss.
Science claims there are specific parts of the face that are much prone to cancer as compared to others. These include the ears, lips, and even the area around the eyes, as reported by Health Line. Unfortunately, research conducted recently showed how some people tend to apply SPF moisturizer, lotions, and creams unable to prioritize the most cancer-prone parts of their faces.
The team was able to come up with the results after examining 62 females and 22 males who were directly exposed to UV radiations for two consecutive times. During their first exposure, the group was asked to apply sunscreen on their faces. On the second, they were asked to apply SPF moisturizer instead.
After they were asked to apply the products on their faces, participants were then exposed to UV-sensitive cameras to check their skin for damages. The experts found out there is more than 16 percent of the participants who were not able to cover the crucial parts of the face using their SPF moisturizer and more than 11 percent of people weren't able to do the same using sunscreen.
"I think people do not pay attention to these areas-ears, lips, eyelids-and there are no specific guidelines and education regarding the use of sunscreen on these forgotten areas," says Dr. Rita Pichard-Geisinger, a physician and an associate professor in Dermatology. "We recommend that you apply sunscreen on all exposed areas," the doctor added.
